The AFM created an incredibly unfair contract which was not agreed to by anyone, and in a pissfit froze all members' ability to find work save by defecting from the union altogether. He could easily leave and find non-union work (he's an incredible composer), but Wintory believes in the union and its ability to be a force of good, and feels he can only effect change while still being a member.

Why should Wintory be made to feel like the enemy, here? He joined the AFM to have a chance to collaborate with great musicians, and is instead being hamstrung by the very organization that should be focusing on bringing great musicians together and not tearing them apart.